Mechanical Lead Inspector

NetZero; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NetZero seeks a Mechanical Lead Inspector for an offshore HVDC project, overseeing QA/QC, inspection, FATs, mechanical completion and commissioning across cranes, gensets, pumps and cooling systems.

The role requires 8+ years in mechanical QA/QC with offshore/marine experience, proven lead-inspector credentials, strong FAT/load-testing skills and fluency in English, plus willingness to travel internationally, including Dubai during the yard phase.

Qualifikationen

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• 8+ years' mechanical QA/QC inspection experience, including 5+ years within offshore or marine projects.
• Experience as a Lead Inspector, Owner's Inspector or Client Representative.
• Strong FAT and load-testing experience, particularly with lifting equipment, diesel generators, pumps or rotating equipment.
• Previous experience leading/coordinating inspection teams.
• Offshore HVDC, offshore substation, oil & gas topside or shipbuilding experience.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally and work in Dubai during the yard phase.

Aufgaben

• Review ITPs, FAT procedures, inspection documentation and certification.
• Witness FATs, load tests, performance testing and supplier inspections.
• Lead and coordinate mechanical inspection activities.
• Manage NCRs, deviations, punch lists and corrective actions.
• Support mechanical completion, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, yard teams and client stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical QA/QC

Inspection leadership

FAT testing

Load testing

Offshore experience

English fluency

Willing to travel

Ausbildung

Mechanical Engineering degree

Jobbeschreibung

Mechanical Lead Inspector – Offshore HVDC

Location: Remote / Berlin / International Travel

Start: December 2026

Sector: Offshore Wind / HVDC / Energy Infrastructure

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Lead Inspector to support a major European offshore energy infrastructure project.

The role will oversee mechanical QA/QC, inspection, testing, FATs, mechanical completion and commissioning across equipment including cranes and lifting systems, diesel generators, pumps, cooling systems and associated mechanical packages.

The initial working arrangement will be approximately 40% remote, 10% Berlin and 50% international vendor travel, with the project later moving into a significant yard phase in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Review ITPs, FAT procedures, inspection documentation and certification.
• Witness FATs, load tests, performance testing and supplier inspections.
• Lead and coordinate mechanical inspection activities.
• Manage NCRs, deviations, punch lists and corrective actions.
• Support mechanical completion, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, yard teams and client stakeholders.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• 8+ years' mechanical QA/QC inspection experience, including 5+ years within offshore or marine projects.
• Experience as a Lead Inspector, Owner's Inspector or Client Representative.
• Strong FAT and load-testing experience, particularly with lifting equipment, diesel generators, pumps or rotating equipment.
• Previous experience leading/coordinating inspection teams.
• Offshore HVDC, offshore substation, oil & gas topside or shipbuilding experience.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally and work in Dubai during the yard phase.

Previous HVDC/offshore substation experience and qualifications such as LEEA, GWO, BOSIET/HUET or ISO 9712 would be advantageous.